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Boeing 727 vs DH.106 Comet

Boeing 727 vs DH.106 Comet at a glance — range 4,720 vs 5,190 km, max takeoff weight 95,028 vs 70,760 kg, built 1,832 vs 114 units.

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
De Havilland DH.106 Comet military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.106 Comet
Specifications
Boeing 727 DH.106 Comet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing De Havilland
First flight 9 February 1963 27 July 1949
Year introduced 1964 1952
Number produced 1832 units 114 units
Average unit price $5 million $3.2 million
Wing area 157.9 m² 197.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 35.1 m
Height 10.0 m 9.0 m
Length 46.7 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 5,190 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 70,760 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg -- kg
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 4,763 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,017 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a longer range at 5,190 km compared to the Boeing 727's 4,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the DH.106 Comet's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the DH.106 Comet's 70,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the DH.106 Comet's 34.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 727 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 727 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the DH.106 Comet at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet entered service first in 1952, 12 years before the Boeing 727 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.